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Lethal White

Cormoran Strike, Book 4

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Lethal White

By: Robert Galbraith
Narrated by: Robert Glenister
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'Hugely absorbing. . . the best Strike novel yet' SUNDAY MIRROR

'Highly inventive storytelling' GUARDIAN

'Outrageously entertaining' FINANCIAL TIMES

'Come for the twists and turns and stay for the beautifully drawn central relationship' INDEPENDENT

'Blistering piece of crime writing' SUNDAY TIMES

'Fans will love it' HEAT

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When Billy, a troubled young man, comes to private eye Cormoran Strike's office to ask for his help investigating a crime he thinks he witnessed as a child, Strike is left deeply unsettled. While Billy is obviously mentally distressed, and cannot remember many concrete details, there is something sincere about him and his story. But before Strike can question him further, Billy bolts from his office in a panic.

Trying to get to the bottom of Billy's story, Strike and Robin Ellacott - once his assistant, now a partner in the agency - set off on a twisting trail that leads them through the backstreets of London, into a secretive inner sanctum within Parliament, and to a beautiful but sinister manor house deep in the countryside.

And during this labyrinthine investigation, Strike's own life is far from straightforward: his newfound fame as a private eye means he can no longer operate behind the scenes as he once did. Plus, his relationship with his former assistant is more fraught than it ever has been - Robin is now invaluable to Strike in the business, but their personal relationship is much, much more tricky than that . . .

The most epic Robert Galbraith novel yet, LETHAL WHITE is both a gripping mystery and a page-turning next instalment in the ongoing story of Cormoran Strike and Robin Ellacott.

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PRAISE FOR THE STRIKE SERIES:

'One of the most unique and compelling detectives I've come across in years' MARK BILLINGHAM

'The work of a master storyteller' DAILY TELEGRAPH

'Unputdownable. . . Irresistible' SUNDAY TIMES

'Will keep you up all night' OBSERVER

'A thoroughly enjoyable classic' PETER JAMES, SUNDAY EXPRESS©2018 J.K. Rowling
Crime Thrillers Modern Detectives Mystery Private Investigators Suspense Thriller & Suspense Crime Fiction Exciting

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Critic reviews

Blistering piece of crime writing
Highly inventive storytelling
Come for the twists and turns and stay for the beautifully drawn central relationship
Thoroughly enjoyable
Ambitious, sophisticated and stylish
confirms [Galbraith's] exceptional ability as a storyteller
[an] obsessive reading experience
Hugely absorbing. . . the best Strike novel yet
Strike remains a compelling hero
The best one yet
Captivating storytelling
Dark but gripping
Fans will love it
Another thrilling ride
Twist-packed treat
Bursting with vivid characters and unnerving plot twists ... captivating storytelling
Such a clever read
Outrageously entertaining
All stars
Most relevant
loved it.... great story, characters and narration. The latest Strike novel will not disappoint you

As expected

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Perfect way to recuperate over the weekend- hours and hours of brilliant narration and an intriguing storyline.
Best instalment in the series by far.
Complex plot follows a cohesive logic and has a really good dénouement.
Yes, the pre-murder scene setting does go on and on for a long time, but it meant the death was a genuine surprise.

22 hours well spent

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Incredibly engaging. Couldn't stop to listen to it. The plot is intriguing and virtually gore details free. Glenister reading is flawless. Recommended.

Intriguing

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I love this series of books. hurry up and publish the next. the third book is as gripping as the other two.

fantastic.

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Loved:

- The main characters, including their flaws
- The sense of place and time; recent nostalgia London pre-Olympics
- The Parliamentary scenes
- The often scathing look at both political extremes
- Time spent exploring motivations and background suspects
- The exploration of how people with mental health problems are treated
- The complex and often frustrating relationship between Strike and Robin
- The brilliant narration by Robert Glenister who helps bring people and place to life

Loved a Little Less:

- Robin needing to be rescued by Strike, again
- The story took a little while to kick into full gear (but was worth every minute)

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